How To Train A Dog Not To Chew Up Things
Normally dogs have all of their permanent teeth by 6 to 7 months. How ever if your dog is teething then chewing up things is very necessary and soothing to them. You should focus on getting them appropriate things to chew as apposed to stopping the chewing. This really applies to all chewing. You can find many products made especially for teething pups.
There are many other reasons a dog may be chewing, for one it is a pretty natural thing for a dog to do. It is actually very beneficial when they chew on the right things. How ever as I'm sure you realized it is not always appropriate & it can get them into trouble.
There are many other reasons a dog may be chewing, for one it is a pretty natural thing for a dog to do. It is actually very beneficial when they chew on the right things. How ever as I'm sure you realized it is not always appropriate & it can get them into trouble.
Training
Chew On This
One of the best solutions is to get your dog items that he can chew on. There are many chew toys that are fairly inexpensive & some are even made to hide treats in. They are fun & keep your dog busy. You could get several types of chew toys/bones to find out what he really likes. I always recommend a kong. With the Kong he gets rewarded with treats you stuff inside. He will soon realize what is good to chew on.
Keep Away
This may seem somewhat obvious but try not to leave anything lying around for your dog to chew on unless it is an appropriate item & don't let him have free reign of the house. Preventing him from being able to get a hold of items is important
It may come down to using some type of deterrent to keep him away from chewing particular things though I wouldn't rely on it as an absolute solution it will be best to teach him whats right & wrong to chew on so he learns he has his own things to chew. If you decide to do this of course make sure it is dog safe & non-toxic. There are products like bitter apple for dogs. It's made for just this type of thing.
One of the best solutions is to get your dog items that he can chew on. There are many chew toys that are fairly inexpensive & some are even made to hide treats in. They are fun & keep your dog busy. You could get several types of chew toys/bones to find out what he really likes. I always recommend a kong. With the Kong he gets rewarded with treats you stuff inside. He will soon realize what is good to chew on.
Keep Away
This may seem somewhat obvious but try not to leave anything lying around for your dog to chew on unless it is an appropriate item & don't let him have free reign of the house. Preventing him from being able to get a hold of items is important
It may come down to using some type of deterrent to keep him away from chewing particular things though I wouldn't rely on it as an absolute solution it will be best to teach him whats right & wrong to chew on so he learns he has his own things to chew. If you decide to do this of course make sure it is dog safe & non-toxic. There are products like bitter apple for dogs. It's made for just this type of thing.
TIPS: DO
- DO teach your dog basic commands. This way when you tell him to leave something he will leave it aka stop chewing.
- DO praise your dog for chewing on the proper things, make sure they are available to him.
TIPS: DON'T
- DON'T holler at or strike your dog for chewing. Sometimes dogs have to chew. You need to provide them with the proper things.
- DON'T leave your dog unsupervised. Keep an eye on him so he doesn't end up chewing anything that could be a hazard. When you are not there to watch make sure he is in a safe area where he can not chew anything dangerous. Provide the good things to chew.
Investigate
Knowing the reason why your dog is chewing will help in finding the perfect solution. If it is not just a natural instinct to chew it could be boredom, lack of mental stimulation, lack of exercise or even a tooth ache.
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